Boat schedule and services on West Lake.

Mr.LHDTCG,
The boats run according to fixed routes. After you buy the ticket, you can board the ship together with other tourists to visit the attractions on the route. If you want to go on your own visit, then you might rent a rowing boat. Usually there is no fixed route for the rowing boats. However, some boatmen might set their own fixed routes. You should confirm with them before getting on the boat.

The schedule is subject to change according to weather, passenger traffic and some other conditions. If you are lucky, you just wait a few minutes. If not, you might wait longer time.